Listen to Your Gut

Send us Fan MailEpisode 28: Gut Health and ways to get out with the bad and in with the good for better overall health and wellness!7 Signs of an unhealthy gut:Many factors of our world can contribute to an unhealthy gut.  Sleep, stress, processed foods, sugary foods and antibiotic use can mess up your good bacteria of your guts that aids in nutrient absorption and may in turn affect other areas of your health.1.  Upset stomach·  Gas·  Bloating·  Constipation/diarrhea·  Heartburn2.  A high sugar diet·  Increases inflammation·  Decreases good bacteria3.  Unintentional weight changes·  Gaining or losing weight without changing your habits·  Increases insulin resistance that causes the urge to over-eat.4.  Sleep and fatigue·  Serotonin is mostly produced in the gut, this effects mood and sleep·  A bad gut can lead to fatigue5.  Skin conditions·  Eczema may be related to a damaged gut·  Increased inflammation related to food allergies or poor diet6.  Autoimmune conditions·  Gut health effects the immune system and may to linked to some auto-immune diseases7.  Food intolerances·  Your body’s reaction to eating food that makes it mad, poor gut health, and all those side effects of gas, bloating and so on.7 things you can do for your gut health:1.  Lower your stress·  Walk it off!2.  Sleep!3.  Slow down your eating·  It is not a race (most of the time)4.  Hydration!5.  Take a prebiotic or probiotic6.  Check for food intolerances7.  Change your diet4 Types of food for gut health:1.  High fiber foods2.  Garlic and onion (not just for vampires)3.  Fermented foods4.  Collagen-boosting foods: mushrooms, good dairy, bone broth or certain meats**Link for free shipping for our listeners! https://1stphorm.com/RyanP96 **Link for Opti-Greens 50:https://1stphorm.com/products/opti-greens-50/?a_aid=RyanP96 **Collagen with Dermaval:https://1stphorm.com/products/collagen-with-dermaval/?a_aid=RyanP96**Collagen Natural:https://1stphorm.com/products/natural-collagen-with-dermaval/?a_aid=RyanP96Sources:7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and 7 Ways to Improve Gut Health (healthline.com)Alvaro et al. (2009). Composition and metabolism of the intestinal microbiota in consumers and non-consumers of yogurt. DOI:10.1017/S0007114507243065.Food problems: Is it an allergy or intolerance? (2015).my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10009-food-problems-is-it-an-allergy-or-intolerance--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show